What does Preamble of HR 4453 do?

This bill proposes to amend Title 5 of the United States Code. The proposed amendment would include Parkinson's disease in the list of illnesses and diseases considered to be proximately caused by employment in fire protection activities. The bill's purpose is to amend existing law regarding illnesses related to fire protection employment.

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To amend title 5, United States Code, to include Parkinson's disease in the list of illnesses and diseases deemed to be proximately caused by employment in fire protection activities, and for other purposes. — HR. 4453

Q: What does INCLUSION OF PARKINSON'S DISEASE IN LIST OF ILLNESSES AND of HR 4453 do?

This section amends paragraph (2) of section 8143b(b) of title 5, United States Code. It redesignates existing subparagraphs (L) through (P) as (M) through (Q). It inserts 'Parkinson's disease' as a new subparagraph (L) after subparagraph (K).

Last updated: 7/16/2025 · Introduced: 7/16/2025

Author: Val Hoyle (D-OR)

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This bill amends federal law to include Parkinson's disease among illnesses presumed to be caused by employment in fire protection activities.
The amendment adds Parkinson's disease to a specific list within Title 5 of the United States Code, related to compensation for fire protection employees.

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